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SINGAPORE (24 October, 2015) – Capping off one of the most transformative years in aviation history, airlines and their vendor partners were honored tonight with the highest industry recognition at the APEX Awards Ceremony, established by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).

Winners were named at APEX EXPO, 24 October in Singapore - the single most comprehensive trade show in Asia covering the entire passenger experience. The Awards recognize excellence in cabin comfort, entertainment options, connectivity, overall experience and more. Considered the airline industry’s most prestigious honors, the awards, hosted by award-winning television personality Dominic Lau and sponsored by Phitek and Global Eagle Entertainment, are the culmination of intensive peer review and an exhaustive nomination process conducted around the globe.

The 2016 APEX Award winners are:

Winner:
Best Video Curation Air Canada

Winner:
Best Original Audio American Airlines

Winner:
Best Original Video Etihad Airways

Winner:
Best Inflight Connectivity REAKTOR

Winner:
Best Passenger Comfort Innovation Singapore Airlines

Winner:
Best Personalization Innovation Air New Zealand

Winner:
Best Cabin InnovationSTG Aerospace

Winner:
Best Inflight Entertainment InnovationAir New Zealand

Winner:
CEO Lifetime Achievement Award Goh Choon Phong, CEO, Singapore AirlinesThe award recognizes Mr. Goh for his leadership, and impressive contributions to airline industry. Serving Singapore Airline group for the past 20 years and as CEO, Mr. Goh has overseen incredible advancements for the airline - including being the launch customer for several major passenger experience innovations. The positive impact of Singapore Airlines' steps under Mr. Goh's leadership has not only benefited his airline, but has caused a positive ripple across the entire airline passenger experience industry.

Click here for comprehensive coverage of the APEX Award ceremony. For more information about APEX or the APEX Awards, please visit www.apex.aero. APEX congratulates all winners.

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About The Airline Passenger Experience (APEX)
APEX encompasses a network of businesses and professionals that are committed to providing a world-class airline experience for passengers around the globe. As a non-profit, APEX reinvests all of its resources to better serve its members. Every day, APEX members evaluate the passenger experience through an influential community and are improving every aspect of the airline experience: from designing, building and installing seating, entertainment and communications systems on commercial aircraft, to airport lounges and inflight dining. APEX works to strengthen the industry and enable business opportunities through education, innovation, networking and recognition. For more information, please visit APEX.aero.